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![On July 15, the El Paso County Commissioners Court held a meeting, which covered a wide variety of subjects including The Sun Bowl Uplift project.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_2916-2-1200x900.jpg)
[Photo] Where do we get the 99 million? An update to the proposed “Sun Bowl Uplift”
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• July 16, 2024
![As a part of the NSO tour, new students can discover the different student-led organizations on campus.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7250-1200x800.jpg)
Incoming Miners have futures as bright as gold
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• July 5, 2024
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![Photo courtesy of Flickr. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went head to head on June 27, 2024.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Biden_V_Trump.jpg)
Presidential Debate Roundup: Will there be another debate?
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• June 28, 2024
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![Midfielder Miguel Vásquez receives the pass of the ball.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FC_VS_AMERICA_03-1200x873.jpg)
The Borderland welcomes Club America for a historic friendly match
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• June 27, 2024
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![Photo courtesy of UTEP Newsfeed. UTEP President Heather Wilson and Texas Tech President Richard Lange welcome the class of 2024 MedFuture Cohort.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/med-future-utep-texas-tech-el-paso-1200x872.jpg)
New joint program is guiding the future for health care students
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• June 26, 2024
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![Display in the San Jacinto Plaza, celebrating the month of June which is recognized as pride month.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PRIDE_MONTH-1-1200x873.jpg)
El Paso is shining with the colors of the rainbow
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• June 17, 2024
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![Meet the newly student-elected SGA members](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SGA_GRAPHIC_513-1200x800.jpg)
![Contributing authors to “Migrant 915,” senior students Diego Trujillo, Kacie Lino and Briana Lopez.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HORIZON_HS_MIGRANT_9154-1200x873.jpg)
Students eyes, students lives: Life on the border
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• April 30, 2024
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![President Andrea Núñez, Senator-at-large Isabella Molina, and Collegiate Senator of Liberal Arts Regina Reza want you](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OBAMA_HRZ-1200x900.jpg)
![Recently, the Zoological society, a non-profit organization in El Paso that raises funds and provides volunteers for the El Paso Zoo, lost its long-time contract with the city.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EL_PASO_ZOO1-1200x800.jpg)
UP ‘ROAR’: City ends relationship with El Paso Zoological Society
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• April 3, 2024
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![Marta Romeu Chen, balances her time between the classroom and the golf course.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WOMEN_IN_STEM-4-1200x800.jpg)
From heels to a helmet: The female engineer
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• March 20, 2024
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![The first-ever photograph of the Yellow-crested Helmetshrike, or Prionops alberti, was taken during a recent expedition led by UTEP scientists. Photo courtesy of Matty Brady/The University of Texas at El Paso.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Yellow-crested-Helmetshrike-e1710459693615-1200x900.jpeg)
The not-so-lost Yellow-crested Helmetshrike
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• March 14, 2024
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![Jonathan Vasquez is a junior at UTEP.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/UTEP_DISABILITY_PROFILE_04-1200x800.jpg)
Students with disabilities continue to defy the odds at UTEP
Sofia Sierra, Web Editor
• March 13, 2024
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![Students are met with long lines at the border after a long day of classes.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/850_6493-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
![Some say that refineries such as the Marathon refinery on 212 N Clark Dr, can have a negative effect on air quality.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AIR_POLLUTION-1-1200x873.jpg)
![Candidates display signs as part of their election run.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EARLY_VOTING-4-1200x800.jpg)
El Paso needs your vote for the primary election
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• February 28, 2024
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![Miguel Romeros sisters making a memorial to their brother.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1-2-1200x800.jpg)
![UTEP’s Black Student Union, goal is to educate and celebrate African American culture.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BLACK_STUDENT_UNION-2-1200x900.jpg)
Black Student Union makes UTEP feel like home
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• February 22, 2024
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![A ring held with a promise.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/850_5331-2-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
Impress your boo with something to do for Valentines
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• February 15, 2024
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![Along with cardio, eating fruits such as blueberries, cranberries and strawberries can help promote heart health and help with cholesterol.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LOVING_YOUR_HEART-1-1200x873.jpg)
![In order to qualify for the paydirt program, you must be a Texas resident and have completed a FASFA by March 15.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PAYDIRT_PROMISE_PROGRAM-5-1200x816.jpg)
UTEP continues to prove they are one of the most affordable colleges in Texas
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• February 7, 2024
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![Dallas Cowboys fans are one of the many sports teams fans that experience the disappointment of their team going home after a playoff loss.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FANS_FRUSTRATION-1-1200x873.jpg)
When football teams crash, jerseys are trashed
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• February 2, 2024
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![Puff, puff, pass...on vaping](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/No-Smoke2.jpg)
![Aneley Queen, a book full of heads; a necessity when you’re an English major.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/LOCAL_AUTHORS2.jpg)
Whether near or far, writers adore El Paso
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• January 23, 2024
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![Filling his basket, Nicholas Sanchez preps for the big Super Bowl weekend with eagerness and excitement.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SUPERBOWL_PREGAME-2-1200x873.jpg)
Unpredictable as El Paso weather: The NFL Playoffs
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• January 19, 2024
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![Initially becoming available on Dec. 31, the 2024 FASFA form has been met with many issues.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FAFSA_COMPICATIONS_01-1200x800.jpg)
![A new representative for District 2 in El Paso will be selected on Jan. 20.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RUN_OFF_ELECTION-1-1200x873.jpg)
District 2 Runoff Election: What you need to know
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• January 17, 2024
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![“Esfera Cuántica Tlahtolli” in front of Fox Fine Arts.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FOX_FINE_ARTS01-1200x873.jpg)
![Students who live on campus have all expenses from housing included in their tuition.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/850_1186-Edit-1200x800.jpg)
Where accessibility and affordability meet: UTEP housing
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• December 7, 2023
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![Guard Zid Powell attempts to shoot a scoring basket.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/MBB_USCB_GAMER_5-1200x900.jpg)
UTEP Men’s basketball starts the season 3-0 after a win against UCSB
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• December 1, 2023
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![Miner Dash is one of the annual events UTEP hosts during homecoming week which wrapped up Nov. 4.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MISSING_HOMECOMING_SPIRIT-1200x800.jpg)
![Social media is being used as a “news station” for issues such as the Israel and Palestine conflict. Photo courtesy of Ted Eytan](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/SOCIAL_ACTIVIST-1200x650.jpg)
Are we watching the world diminish from our phone screens?
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• November 6, 2023
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![Running Back Torrance Burgess Jr. runs across the field after catching the ball.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FB_WKU_GAMER_11-1200x800.jpg)
UTEP homecoming spirit keeps energy high in loss against the WKU Hilltoppers
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• November 5, 2023
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![The UTEP Miners won 37-34 against Sam Houston in Huntsville, Texas Wednesday, Oct. 25. Photo courtesy of UTEP Athletics](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/FB_SAM_HOUSTON_BRIEF-1200x861.jpg)
Victory far from home: UTEP takes win against SHU
Sofia Sierra, Staff Reporter
• November 5, 2023
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![UTEP’s homecoming theme will be neon which will be incorporated in their upcoming events such as the “Glow with the Flow” art contest which will be happening Oct. 9. Photo courtesy of the Prospector archive](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HOCO-1200x873.jpg)
Celebrate homecoming week with a neon-bright smile
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• October 12, 2023
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![(From left to right) Malvina Muñoz, Alani Del La Cruz, and Victoria Muñoz dance to the song “La Llorona” at REL Washington Elementary School.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/HISPANIC_HERITAGE_MONTH02-1200x800.jpg)
The flourishing tradition: Baile Folklórico
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• October 12, 2023
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[Video] ‘But Here We Are:’ Foo Fighters in awe of El Paso
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• October 11, 2023
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![Dr. El-Gendy teaching and explaining the nature of his magnetic experiment to his students.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/QUANTUM_REALM_04-1200x873.jpg)
A look inside UTEP physicists’ groundbreaking discoveries
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• September 27, 2023
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![1.08billion monthly users open up TikTok to this screen.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/850_8100-1200x800.jpg)
Risk it or Rec it: Possible scam to millions
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• September 21, 2023
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![The El Paso Roller Derby comes together to pose for a photo.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ELP_ROLLER_DERBY2-1200x873.jpg)
El Paso Roller Derby’s fierce sport brings a community together
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• September 14, 2023
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![UTEP football players headed back to the sidelines mid celebration after scoring a touchdown.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FOOTBALL_1-1200x873.jpg)
Football finds ‘Miner Magic’ in win over Incarnate Word Cardinals
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• September 4, 2023
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![UTEP’s risk of accreditation loss has been revealed to be caused by a ‘clerical’ error.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/UTEP_ACCREDATION_UPDATE_04-1200x873.jpg)
Will UTEP keep its accreditation?
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• August 29, 2023
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![As the fall semester is nearing, students should research and take advantage of companies such as Allstate, Door Dash, Apple, Converse, Penske, and many others that can help save money.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/STUDENTDISCOUNTS2jpg.jpg)
‘Back to School’ season ending the summer with a splash
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• August 11, 2023
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![The new football gloves display Paydirt Pete.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FB_LUNCHEON16-1200x788.jpg)
![Held every third Sunday of the month from April to November, is the San Elizario Art Market where many recognized painters can display their work. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/San_Elizario_Mission-1200x886.jpg)
San Elizario Art Market: A deep dive into an ocean of artists
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• July 21, 2023
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![The El Paso Chihuahua’s scored a win against the Las Vegas Aviator’s July 5. Photo courtesy of Ken Lund/ Wikipedia Commons](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/EL_PASO_CHIHUAHUAS-1200x900.jpg)
Take me out to the ball game: Chihuahuas vs Aviators
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• July 12, 2023
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![The Museum is located on 1521 San Elizario Rd, San Elizario, TX and is open Tuesday through Sunday.](https://www.theprospectordaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SAN_ELIZARIO_MUSEUM07-1200x800.jpg)
Los Portales Museum & Information Center: The hidden historical gem
Sofia Sierra, Contributor/Reporter
• July 7, 2023
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